Everton in hot pursuit of Beto, Udinese consider letting striker go
Everton are “closely following” Udinese striker Beto and the Serie A club are considering letting him go in the summer, according to Tutto Udinese.
The 25-year-old has scored seven in 14 Serie A starts this season, but he has been dull lately. He has lost his form and the Italian club are ready to let him go in the summer.
The Italian club are looking to sell him for a fee between £22m to £26.6m, and Goodison Park could be his potential next destination.
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Everton must forget about thinking about next summer and the transfer window for a while. They have to focus on the current season ahead.
After failing to sign a single player in the January transfer window, the club need to take a holistic approach in the summer, depending on their league status.
The Toffees are struggling in the relegation zone, and they have a tough battle on their hands to survive this season. If they do manage to secure Premier League safety, the club then can think of a long-term vision.
One of the major reasons why the club is in this mess currently is their poor recruitment in the past few seasons. The money has been poorly used, and now the club are selling their assets to sign new players.
There will be money to spend in the summer, but Everton’s transfer strategy depends on where they finish at the end of the season. They can only attract top players if they avoid relegation.